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| Did Jackson defeat the Native American? |
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| After he defeated the Native Americans, Jackson made what threat? |
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| he would kill their leaders if they did not give up their lands from previous treaties (agreements) |
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| Who was the leader of the American forces (army) in the Battle of New Orleans? |
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| The Battle of New Orleans was between whom? |
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| Who won the Battle of New Orleans? |
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| How old was Jackson when both his parents died? |
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| Why did Jackson grow up faster than most kids his age? |
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| both his parents died before he was 15 |
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| What effect did Jackson's growing up early have on his character? |
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| he was strong-minded and determined |
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| How did Jackson reward his supporters (people who voted for him)? |
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| He gave them government jobs |
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| Was Jackson for the common people or for the wealthy? |
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| Did Jackson feel that ordinary people should be involved in the government? |
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| yes, because he was for the common people |
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| How did Jackson feel about the banks? |
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| He felt the bank was too powerful. |
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| How was the National Bank too powerful? |
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| It limited the amount of money that state banks could lend to merchants (businessmen) and farmers |
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| When merchants (businesses) and farmers couldn't borrow enough money, what happened? |
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| the National Bank had to close |
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| Who did Jackson believe should have land? |
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| white settlers and NOT Native Americans |
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